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Posted 6/9/2017 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone,

Long time reader of the forums but first time poster. the last two months my panic has been really horrible and most recently i have had this crazy fear that im losing my mind. i wake up in the middle of the night in a panic and fear im forgetting who i am or questioning what life even is. Has anyone else had these thoughts or fears? i feel so isolated and alone. any thoughts on this would be extremely helpful. am i developing amnesia? or is it just my brain tricking me into thinking that i have these symptoms? they have been getting worse as time has been going on. ive had fears of having a heart attack and stroke but this is so dibillatating. i am 25 and male. please help me!
Posted 6/9/2017 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
cmc,

First off, welcome! This forum is extremely helpful with ideas and support. I hope you find it as well.

Sounds like you're having a rough go. As far as you developing amnesia or any other form of memory loss, have you actually forgotten memories or are you just scared you might? Extreme panic and stress can definitely cause you to forget about things other than your panic and fear, but it shouldn't take away memories. Either way it sounds like something that needs to be brought up to your doctor so they can check things out.

Are you medicated for your anxiety? Have you sought help from a professional, such as a therapist or psychiatrist? If you haven't, I suggest talking with your doctor.

For now, help yourself by doing positive thinking, mantras, and breathing techniques. All these things can be found in the resources section here or YouTube has some really helpful videos. Guided imagery and meditation might also be beneficial.

Keep us updated. I hope you're able to find some peace soon. I know how hard this can be. Let this forum be a support system for you!
Posted 6/9/2017 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi!

Yes i am starting therapy soon but also I tried lexapro with no anti anxiety meds like xnanax or klonnapin and it made my panic attacks much much worse. It is all a fear of losing my memory or a fear of forgetting my idenity or thinking of big picture thoughts. It is all new but i have had all these types of fears in moments of panic before but now it seems so constant. could it be a spell of depersonalization??

Mrs.Worried said...
cmc,

First off, welcome! This forum is extremely helpful with ideas and support. I hope you find it as well.

Sounds like you're having a rough go. As far as you developing amnesia or any other form of memory loss, have you actually forgotten memories or are you just scared you might? Extreme panic and stress can definitely cause you to forget about things other than your panic and fear, but it shouldn't take away memories. Either way it sounds like something that needs to be brought up to your doctor so they can check things out.

Are you medicated for your anxiety? Have you sought help from a professional, such as a therapist or psychiatrist? If you haven't, I suggest talking with your doctor.

For now, help yourself by doing positive thinking, mantras, and breathing techniques. All these things can be found in the resources section here or YouTube has some really helpful videos. Guided imagery and meditation might also be beneficial.

Keep us updated. I hope you're able to find some peace soon. I know how hard this can be. Let this forum be a support system for you!

Posted 6/9/2017 8:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum but sorry to hear of your current symptoms but you will find good support here from others that can relate to what you are going through.

Anxiety can cause all sorts of symptoms including the ones you mentioned also when starting a new medication it seems to be the norm for things to get worse before they get better again and this period usually lasts a couple of weeks.

Have a look at our resources section for some great links to self help sites on the web.

Keep us posted on your progress you are not alone we are here for you and understand what you are going through.

Hibee
Posted 6/9/2017 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
That's great that you're getting therapy. I think that will help you immensely! Be sure to let them know about all your worries and they can help ease them.

As far as meds go, a lot of doctors won't prescribe benzos. They're very addictive and can cause their own host of problems when coming off them. Not to say they aren't helpful short term, that just seems the norm for doctors now a days. How long did you take lexapro? Most anxiety meds do make anxiety worse for a bit before they start helping. It can take 6-8 weeks for them to reach their full therapeutic levels.

Until you get a regimen worked out with your therapist, make sure you're doing self help measures. The ones I mentioned and there's even more ideas in the resources section here. They've helped me a ton. There's even apps you can download that are helpful.

Keep us posted and I hope you find peace soon!
Posted 6/9/2017 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi cmc,

cmc1527 said...

the last two months my panic has been really horrible and most recently i have had this crazy fear that im losing my mind. i wake up in the middle of the night in a panic and fear im forgetting who i am or questioning what life even is. am i developing amnesia?

Some questions. Don't feel you need to answer them online, just something for you to think about smile

Has something happened in your life or someone in your life in the last two months that is upsetting, concerning, etc.? Have you read anything online about memory problems or amnesia? Do you know someone or had a conversation with someone that has or knows someone with this type of condition?

We all know dreams can be happy, strange, weird, sad, and sometimes just plain frightening. When we are asleep our bodies are at rest and our minds are allowed to go were it may. Dreams and nightmares many times can be related to what is going on in our lives and thoughts, good and bad, and is a way for our minds to process this. When we wake up in a panic with fear it is usually due to a dream that we may or may not remember.

You may need to calmly evaluate and analyze what is going on in your life, feelings and thoughts is part of this. Changing our thoughts and life can make a difference, your mind might be telling you do so.

I wish you well in Therapy and hope calmer days and thoughts are in the near future.
Posted 6/9/2017 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
trying Lexapro with out benzos would be very difficult
Posted 6/12/2017 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Lexapro is good stuff but initially it makes anxiety worse for many (myself included). Having a supportive med like a benzo or buspar can help ease you into Lexapro, but be sure to talk to your doc about that.
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